Variable Manuf. Overhead is applied on the basis of direct labor hours. The following data are available for October:
3750 units of compound were produced during the month.
There were no beginning direct materials inventory
The ending direct materials inventory was 2000 ounces
Direct materials purchased: 12000 ounces for $225000
Direct labor hours worked: 5600 hours at a cost of $67200
Variable Manufacturing Overhead costs incurred amounted to $18200
Variable manufacturing overhead applied to products: $18375 The variable overhead spending variance for October is: